Vive Latino

Premiere: Listen to Cocotaxi’s Cumbia Andina Track “Cielos”

Sweden-based DJ duo Cocotaxi–a collaborative project between childhood friends Alex and Frederik–bring us a preview of their forthcoming Sucre EP out on NYC-global collective Dutty Artz this April. The project is an …

Five Under The Radar Acts You Should See at Vive Latino 2015

It's that time of the year when the massive three-day Vive Latino festival brings bands and artists from all over the continent and beyond (and Dave Matthews Band) together to celebrate Latin culture. …

Listen to “Thankful”, a New Nostalgic Track from Metrika

"I'm really thankful for what I've got," sings Metrika on his new single.
The musical alias of Diego Cevallos, Metrika is one of Mexico's most prolific electronic producers. His early years were spent as …

Free Download: 20+ Songs To Get You Through March Festival Season

Music festivals are everywhere. Music festivals are great. Music festivals are dreamy and elusive birds. But mostly, music festivals are expensive as all hell. So if you're cash strapped and grief ridden …

We have a good time at Vive Latino. Whether it’s Vining (awkwardly/seductively) with the artists, witnessing Mexican youth constantly making out, or catching some surprise stage collaborations, it always delivers. So color …

Free Download: Porter's “Kiosko”

We cried tears of sadness and despair when experimental indie band Porter broke up in 2008. The Guadalajara, Jalisco-based quintet separated after its performance at Coachella that same year putting an end …

Vive Latino 2012 Lineup Announced

Weeeeeeee!! Mexico City's massive three day festival, Vive Latino, just announced its 2012 lineup. Hey, it's the closest "monster" festival to the U.S. in America Latina, for those who can't make Lollapalooza …